Two charged after drugs found in Almonte home and vehicle
Posted Sep 3, 2010 By EMC News Two Mississippi Mills residents have been charged after police seized drugs from an Almonte home and vehicle. Police executed a search warrant at 39 Malcolm St. Aug. 28, seizing 7.5 grams of cocaine, four grams of marijuana bud, half a gram of hash...read more »
Back to school with community help
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Carleton Place Municipal Drug Strategy Committee is committed to fulfilling its goal of creating a safe environment for our youth and implementing education in our schools about drug and alcohol abuse. Promoting awareness by way of school...read more »
Mississippi Mills couple facing multiple drug charges
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Drug Enforcement Unit (Project Paradigm), assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), K-9 officers and members of the Lanark County OPP Detachment, conducted...read more »
New signs help promote museum
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - Many new and exciting things are happening at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM), located at 3 Rosamond St. E. in Almonte.
July saw the installation of new museum directional signage.
"We now have signs installed on Highway 417...
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Ramsay councillor seeking re-election in October
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Tara Gesner EMC News - Mississippi Mills councillor Val Wilkinson has announced her intention to seek re-election in Ramsay Ward Oct. 25. Wilkinson filed nomination papers Aug. 23, and told the EMC last week she had been thinking about it all summer, trying to...read more »
Summer holidays come to an end
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - As students prepare to take their first steps into the classrooms of area schools on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the EMC is wishing everyone a safe and happy 2010-2011 academic year. Principals, teachers, students and parents, don't forget to let...read more »
Candidate information session in Mississippi Mills Sept. 8
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Candidates registered for the 2010 municipal election (Oct. 25) as well as any other interested persons are invited to attend a Candidate Information Session Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Mississippi Mills Municipal...read more »
So long, farewell
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
Since 2001, Muskoka Language International has been coming to Carleton Place, and this year approximately 50 students arrived in town, along with Japanese teachers and program coordinators. In addition to ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at...
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Mississippi Mills celebrated official opening of Lower Falls Redevelopment Project on Aug. 27, •See MRPC pg. A/CP1
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Tara Gesner
EMC News - It all started with the press of a button.
"This is the biggest project to date in the town's history, but it's also a revenue generator," said Des Houston, president of the Mississippi River Power Corp. (MRPC) Board of Directors. "Therefore,...
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New branding, website for Leeds-Grenville to be unveiled at Sept. 10 event in Kemptville
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Ashley Kulp EMC News - Sept. 10 will be an important day for economic development in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG). During an economic development summit to be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville, a new brand and website...read more »
Upper Canada board appoints principals and vice principals for coming year
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Upper Canada District School Board has approved the following appointments of Principals and Vice Principals to respond to vacancies as they occur. - Melvin-Long, Kim, teacher, Sweet's Corners Elementary, moves to Vice-Principal, Prince...read more »
OPP stepping up enforcement for upcoming Labour Day weekend
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - As the hot days of summer draw to a close and people prepare to celebrate the final long weekend of the season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and boaters traveling on OPP patrolled roadways, waterways and trails...read more »
Merrickville P.S. one of many schools upgraded for energy efficiency by provincial government
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Thirty brand new schools will open their doors for the first time when students return to class next week and another 34, including Merrickville Public School, have been improved through new additions, renovations or major retrofits. In...read more »
UCDSB staff learn new leadership coaching techniques with expert Karla Reiss
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - More than 40 Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) learning resource coaches (LRC), student success teachers, consultants and secondary learning resource teachers had the opportunity to learn valuable coaching skills with leadership coaching...read more »
Big Brothers Big Sisters Month kicks off with a BIG bang
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Like any good celebration, you have to get it off to a great start. And that is exactly what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County plans to do! Nationally September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month, a month used by local agencies to...read more »
Valley Gun and Hunting Show comes to Carp Fairgrounds and arena Sept. 4-5
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - An event billed as the largest gun and hunting show in Ontario is coming to Carp this weekend. The second annual Valley Gun and Hunting Show is set for the Carp Agricultural Society Fairgrounds and W. Erskine Johnson Arena Sept. 4 and 5....read more »
Dig It Out Of A Divot
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - To play a ball out of an old divot first understand that the ball will come out lower than normal with very little spin so make sure to aim for the large part of the green and a place where you do not need to carry any type...read more »
Nothing But Joy For Golfers In Mississippi
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Fun, we all seek it, especially in golf, but how do we make sure we attain this illusive beast? I've got an easy answer to that one and although it may take a few kilometres of travelling it will be well worth the effort....
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On the stand, September Issue Now Available
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
September is a big month in the golf world, a time when the world's attention will follow on the country of Wales and the Celtic manor Resort as the Ryder Cup plays out. Our travel feature highlights this country and there exquisite golf offerings. For...
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Goose Golf Towel
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Can you make a better golf towel? One Canadian company thinks they can and have introduced the Goose towel as a result. This is less of a towel and more of a wash-dry system offering up effective uses on both wet and dry...
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